Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 29-2608
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§29–2608.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:
(1) the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;
(2) the residence is used as a public resort; or
(3) the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.
(b) A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:
(1) the applicant for the warrant; or
(2) other evidence.
(1) the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;
(2) the residence is used as a public resort; or
(3) the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.
(b) A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:
(1) the applicant for the warrant; or
(2) other evidence.
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